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Subscribers 2.2M

Videos 301

Views 157.9M

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Full Time Filmmaker focuses on filmmaking tutorials, cinematography techniques, and low-budget filmmaking guidance, as reflected in video titles like 'Beginner with $30,000 RED vs PRO with $600 DSLR' and 'How to Create Stunning Cinematic Lighting.' The channel leverages a tutorial and compare-gear style, covering topics such as gear comparisons, lighting, and interview setup, with search queries centered on filmmaking tutorials, cinematography techniques, and film lighting. Uploads appear to be frequent, with an average of about 4.2 million views per video and ongoing activity since joining Aug 14, 2012.

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Appearances 33

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Top competitors include StudioBinder (85% match) and Film Riot (66% match). StudioBinder matches on cinematic storytelling, low budget filmmaking, and cinematography techniques, while Film Riot aligns on cinematic storytelling, low budget filmmaking, and film lighting techniques. Standard Story Company (72% match) also competes with overlapping queries like filmmaking tutorials, indie filmmaking tips, and low budget filmmaking. Full Time Filmmaker has 2.2M subscribers; StudioBinder also has 2.2M, Film Riot has 2.2M, and Standard Story Company has 281K, indicating similar audience size with varying scale. The shared queries indicate strong overlap around tutorials, cinematography, and lighting for filmmakers.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Full Time Filmmaker?

StudioBinder (85% match, 2.2M subscribers), Standard Story Company (72% match, 281K subscribers), and Film Riot (66% match, 2.2M subscribers). They share a focus on filmmaking, videography, and production tutorials similar to Full Time Filmmaker.

What type of content does Full Time Filmmaker make?

Full Time Filmmaker creates tutorials and guidance on filmmaking, videography, and cinematography, as evidenced by titles such as Why I Left Full Time Filmmaker (and Why I’m Coming Back), Beginner with $30,000 RED vs PRO with $600 DSLR, TOP 8 'Smooth' Seamless Transitions, and Extreme Home Makeover in 3 Weeks! Uplift Mission #1, with an average of about 4.2M views per video. The channel appears to upload multiple times per week.

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